EPA-Approved Santa Barbara Air District Regulations in the California SIP
The following document and tables contain the EPA approved rules and regulations for the Santa Barbara Air Pollution Control District (APCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). EPA's Pacific Southwest Office maintains these tables and will update them to reflect any changes in the official tables codified in the Code of Federal Regulations. To find the status of SIP submittals, visit SIP Status Reports.
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Compiled Rules and Regulations
Tables of Rules and Regulations
Original Codification of Rules and Regulations
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Scavenger Plants | October 18, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 36.1 | Vacuum Producing Devices or Systems – South Coast Air Basin | June 1, 1972 | September 22, 1972, 37 FR 19812 | Adopted for Santa Barbara County by CARB through Resolution 72-68. Submitted on June 30, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(6). |
| 64 | Continuing Program of Voluntary Cooperation | October 18, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 74 | Violations | October 18, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
| 75 | Enforcement | October 18, 1971 | May 31, 1972, 37 FR 10842 | Submitted on February 21, 1972. See 40 CFR 52.220(b). |
1979 Re-Codification of Rules and Regulations
Regulation I – General Provisions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Title: Compliance by Existing Installations: Conflicts | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 102 | Definitions | August 25, 2016 | March 24, 2020, 85 FR 16555 | Submitted on October 18, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(533)(i)(A)(1). |
| 103 | Severability | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 104 | Agricultural Burning | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 105 | Applicability | August 25, 2016 | March 24, 2020, 85 FR 16555 | Submitted on October 18, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(533)(i)(A)(2). |
Regulation II – Permits
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Permits Required | June 19, 2008 | February 9, 2016, 81 FR 6758 | Submitted on October 20, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(361)(i)(A)(4). |
| 202 | Exemptions to Rule 201 | August 25, 2016 | March 24, 2020, 85 FR 16555 | Submitted on October 18, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(533)(i)(A)(3). |
| 203 | Transfer | April 17, 1997 | February 9, 2016, 81 FR 6758 | Submitted on March 10, 1998. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(254)(i)(C)(6). |
| 204 | Applications | August 25, 2016 | March 24, 2020, 85 FR 16555 | Submitted on October 18, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(533)(i)(A)(4). |
| 205 | Standards for Granting Applications | April 17, 1997 | March 24, 2020, 85 FR 16555 | Submitted on March 10, 1998. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(254)(i)(C)(8). |
| 205 (paragraph (C) (except subparagraph 5.b.8.)) | Standards for Granting Applications | June 11, 1979 | May 5, 1982, 47 FR 19330 | Paragraph C is titled "New Source Review." Submitted on October 18, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(77)(ii)(A). |
| 206 | Conditional Approval of Authority to Construct or Permit to Operate | October 15, 1991 | February 9, 2016, 81 FR 6758 | Submitted on January 28, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(187)(i)(E)(1). |
| 212 | Emission Statements | October 20, 1992 | May 26, 2004, 69 FR 29880 | Submitted on November 12, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(190)(i)(G)(1). |
Regulation III – Prohibitions
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | Circumvention | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 302 | Visible Emissions | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 304 | Particulate Matter – Northern Zone | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 305 | Particulate Matter Concentration – Southern Zone | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 306 | Dust and Fumes – Northern Zone | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 307 | Particulate Matter Emission Weight Rate – Southern Zone | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 308 | Incinerator Burning | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 309 | Specific Contaminants | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 311 | Sulfur Content of Fuels | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 312 (excluding paragraphs (B) and (C)) | Open Fires | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). Paragraphs (B) and (C) were disapproved at 46 FR 27116 (May 18, 1981). |
| 313 | Fires Set Under Public Authority | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 314 | Reduction of Animal Matter | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 315 | Gasoline Specifications | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 316 | Storage and Transfer of Gasoline | January 15, 2009 | January 31, 2011, 76 FR 5277 | Submitted on March 17, 2009. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(363)(i)(B)(2). |
| 317 | Organic Solvents | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 319 | Asphalt Air Blowing – Southern Zone | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 320 | Petroleum Solvent Dry Cleaners | June 11, 1979 | May 5, 1982, 47 FR 19330 | Submitted on October 18, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(77)(ii)(A). |
| 321 | Solvent Cleaning Machines and Solvent Cleaning | June 21, 2012 | January 30, 2014, 79 FR 4821 | Submitted on September 21, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(423)(i)(E)(3). |
| 322 | Metal Surface Coating Thinner and Reducer | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 323 | Architectural Coatings | November 15, 2001 | January 2, 2004, 69 FR 34 | Submitted on March 15, 2002. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(297)(i)(F)(1). |
| 323.1 | Architectural Coatings | January 1, 2015 | December 8, 2015, 80 FR 76222 | Submitted on November 6, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(457)(i)(G)(1). |
| 324 | Disposal and Evaporation of Solvents | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 325 | Crude Oil Production and Separation | July 19, 2001 | July 8, 2002, 67 FR 45066 | Submitted on November 7, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(292)(i)(B)(1). |
| 326 | Storage of Reactive Organic Compound Liquids | January 18, 2001 | July 8, 2002, 67 FR 45066 | Submitted on May 8, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(284)(i)(C)(1). |
| 327 | Organic Liquid Cargo Vessel Loading | June 11, 1979 | May 5, 1982, 47 FR 19330 | Submitted on October 18, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(77)(ii)(A). |
| 328 | Continuous Emission Monitoring | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 329 | Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt Paving Materials | February 25, 1992 | February 5, 1996, 61 FR 4215 | Submitted on June 19, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(188)(i)(A)(4). |
| 330 | Surface Coating of Metal Parts and Products | June 21, 2012 | January 30, 2014, 79 FR 4821 | Submitted on September 21, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(423)(i)(E)(4). |
| 331 | Fugitive Emissions Inspection and Maintenance | December 10, 1991 | September 20, 1994, 59 FR 48174 | Submitted on June 19, 1992. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(188)(i)(A)(2). |
| 332 | Petroleum Refinery Vacuum Producing Systems, Wastewater Separators and Process Turnarounds | June 11, 1979 | May 5, 1982, 47 FR 19330 | Submitted on October 18, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(77)(ii)(A). |
| 333 | Control of Emissions from Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines | June 19, 2008 | May 31, 2011, 76 FR 31242 | Submitted on October 20, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(361)(i)(A)(2). |
| 337 | Surface Coating of Aerospace Vehicles and Components | June 21, 2012 | April 11, 2013, 78 FR 21537 | Submitted on September 21, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(423)(i)(E)(7). Also see 85 FR 42728 (July 15, 2020). |
| 339 | Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Coating Operations | January 1, 2009 | September 24, 2013, 78 FR 58459 | Submitted on October 20, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(361)(i)(A)(3). |
| 342 | Control of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) from Boilers, Steam Generators and Process Heaters | April 17, 1997 | September 24, 1999, 64 FR 51688 | Submitted on March 10, 1998. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(254)(i)(C)(4). |
| 343 | Petroleum Storage Tanks Degassing | December 14, 1993 | October 7, 1996, 61 FR 52297 | Submitted on March 29, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(196)(i)(C)(3). |
| 344 | Petroleum Sumps, Pits, and Well Cellars | November 10, 1994 | February 13, 1996, 61 FR 5515 | Submitted on January 24, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(214)(i)(C)(2). |
| 346 | Loading of Organic Liquid Cargo Vessels | January 18, 2001 | October 29, 2002, 67 FR 65873 | Submitted on May 8, 2001. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(284)(i)(C)(2). |
| 349 | Polyester Resin Operations | June 21, 2012 | January 30, 2014, 79 FR 4821 | Submitted on September 21, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(423)(i)(E)(5). |
| 351 | Surface Coating of Wood Products | August 20, 1998 | March 22, 2000, 65 FR 15240 | Submitted on May 13, 1999. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(263)(i)(B)(2). |
| 352 | Natural Gas-Fired Fan-Type Central Furnaces and Small Water Heaters | October 20, 2011 | April 11, 2013, 78 FR 21542 | Submitted on February 23, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(411)(i)(G)(1). |
| 353 | Adhesives and Sealants | June 21, 2012 | August 30, 2013, 78 FR 53680 | Submitted on September 21, 2012. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(423)(i)(E)(2). |
| 354 | Graphic Arts | June 28, 1994 | July 11, 1997, 62 FR 37136 | Submitted on July 13, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(198)(i)(K)(1). |
| 359 | Flares and Thermal Oxidizers | June 28, 1994 | May 7, 1996, 61 FR 20453 | Submitted on July 13, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(198)(i)(K)(2). |
| 360 | Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Large Water Heaters and Small Boilers | October 17, 2002 | October 14, 2003, 68 FR 59121 | Submitted on January 21, 2003. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(312)(i)(B)(1). |
| 361 | Small Boilers, Steam Generators and Process Heaters | January 17, 2008 | May 31, 2011, 76 FR 31242 | Submitted on July 18, 2008. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(359)(i)(E)(1). |
| 370 | Potential to Emit – Limitations for Part 70 Sources | June 15, 1995 | October 15, 1997, 62 FR 53542 | Submitted on August 10, 1995. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(224)(i)(E)(1). |
Regulation IV – Agricultural Burning
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | Agricultural and Prescribed Burning | May 16, 2002 | January 23, 2003, 68 FR 3190 | Submitted on August 6, 2002. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(303)(i)(A)(1). |
| 403 | Burning Permit for Non-Burning Days: Report Requirements | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
Regulation V – Hearing Board
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | Breakdown Conditions | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
| 505-A | Breakdown Reporting Information Form | October 23, 1978 | May 18, 1981, 46 FR 27116 | Submitted on May 23, 1979. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(51)(xiii)(A). |
Regulation VI – Emergencies
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | General | June 15, 1981 | June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 | Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B). |
| 602 | Episodes/Disasters | June 15, 1981 | June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 | Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B). |
| 603 | Emergency Episode Plans | June 15, 1981 | June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 | Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B). |
| 604 | Source Inspection | June 15, 1981 | June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 | Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B). |
| 605 | Enforcement | June 15, 1981 | June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 | Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B). |
| 606 | Communication Network | June 15, 1981 | June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 | Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B). |
| 607 | Air Monitoring Stations | June 15, 1981 | June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 | Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B). |
| 608 | Air Monitoring Summaries | June 15, 1981 | June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 | Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B). |
| 609 | Interdistrict Cooperation | June 15, 1981 | June 21, 1982, 47 FR 26618 | Submitted on October 23, 1981. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(103)(iii)(B). |
Regulation VII – Conformity
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 702 | General Conformity | October 20, 1994 | April 23, 1999, 64 FR 19916 | Submitted on November 30, 1994. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(207)(i)(H)(1). |
Regulation VIII – New Source Review
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 809 | Federal Minor Source New Source Review | August 25, 2016 | March 24, 2020, 85 FR 16555 | Submitted on October 18, 2016. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(533)(i)(A)(5). |
| 810, except for the incorporation by reference of 40 CFR 52.21(b)(49)(v) into sections B and D.3. | Federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) | June 20, 2013 | November 12, 2015, 80 FR 69880 | Submitted on February 10, 2014. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(442)(i)(H)(1). Approval relies on a letter dated November 25, 2014 from David Van Mullem, Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District, to Gerardo Rios, EPA, regarding clarifications of District Rule 810 and 40 CFR 51.166, which is included in tables listing the nonregulatory materials approved as part of the applicable SIP. |
Regulation XIII – Part 70 Operating Permit Program
| District Citation | Title/Subject | State Effective Date | EPA Approval Date | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1301 | Part 70 Operating Permits – General Information | September 18, 1997 | November 26, 1997, 62 FR 62949 | Submitted on October 31, 1997. See 40 CFR 52.220(c)(250)(i)(A)(1). |